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Quick Cranberry Meatballs

Quick Cranberry Meatballs: Your New Favorite Holiday Appetizer

Quick Cranberry Meatballs are a delicious blend of savory pork and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Pork 90-95% lean for optimal juiciness
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Helps bind and add structure
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Essential seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds aromatic depth
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Deepens savory flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce Jellied or whole
  • 1/2 cup Chili Sauce Introduces heat and tang
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Quick Cranberry Meatballs
  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Form approximately 32 medium-sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until they reach 160℉ (71℃) internally and are golden brown.
  5. In a skillet, heat the cranberry sauce and chili sauce over medium heat until simmering, about 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer the baked meatballs into the skillet with the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve the meatballs on a platter, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer for easy reheating later.

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